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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe: Your Favorite Restaurant Salad at Home!

Recreate the famous Olive Garden salad at home with this easy-to-follow recipe! Packed with fresh greens, tomatoes, olives, and their signature dressing, it's a taste of your favorite Italian restaurant.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Salads
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, white wine vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced pepperoncini peppers.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour about half of the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to coat the greens and vegetables evenly. Add more dressing as needed, to your preference. Be careful not to overdress.
  4. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the dressed salad. Toss lightly one final time. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.